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Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

October 3, 2019 3:20 pm Comments Off

The New York State Department of Health has informed Suffolk County health officials that 11 mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, 10 of Culex pipiens-restuans species and one of the Culex salinarius species, were collected on September 4 and September 5 from West Babylon (1), West Islip (1), Oakdale (1), Holtsville (1), Mattituck (1), […]

COUNTY ANNOUNCES ARCHERY PERMITS WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK AT SELECT SUFFOLK COUNTY PARKS LOCATIONS

October 3, 2019 3:12 pm Comments Off

Hunting Season Kicks-off October 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020
County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that starting on Monday, September 16, 2019 archery permits will be available in Suffolk County for the upcoming archery season, which runs from October 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. As hunting is among the most popular forms of wildlife recreation […]

Suffolk County Police Unveil Unimog Vehicle, Dedicate To Fallen Marine Corporal Christopher Scherer

October 3, 2019 2:53 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron joined family and friends of fallen United States Marine Corp Combat Engineer Corporal Christopher Scherer during the unveiling and dedication of a newly detailed Unimog vehicle in Scherer’s honor on September 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the East Northport Fire Department Headquarters
The department received the vehicle, […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY ANNOUNCES 10 PERCENT INCREASE IN PARKS ATTENDANCE FOR 2019

October 3, 2019 2:42 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County today announced that Suffolk County beaches welcomed an estimated 425,890 visitors this season that runs from Memorial Day to the Labor Day weekend. This milestone marks a 10 percent increase as compared to 2018. All County Parks also experienced an increase in attendance as compared to the previous year, and visitation to County […]

Town Unveils Signage Reminding Visitors to Keep Mill Dam Park Safe, Clean and Drug-Free

October 3, 2019 2:19 pm Comments Off

Town of Huntington’s Supervisor announced in August 2019 unveiling of new signage installed by the Town’s Huntington Drug & Alcohol Counseling Center Prevention Services Team at Mill Dam Park, reminding fellow park-goers to preserve the park as a safe, drug-free and litter-free environment.
The signage, displayed on a waste receptacle at Mill Dam Park, is composed […]

Peter Max Exhibition Opens in Northport October 26, 2019

September 30, 2019 2:00 pm Comments Off

Peter Max: The Retrospective 1960-2019
A Retrospective collection, with a significant nod to New York sports, music, the arts and the legacy of the Pop Art genre from the studio of artist legend, Peter Max, will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a limited engagement presentation at Pop by LaMantia (90 Main St., Northport), Long Island’s premier […]

Huntington’s Congressman Suozzi Voted For Impeachment of President Trump

September 26, 2019 5:20 pm Comments Off

As stated below in a story written by Sara Noble our Congressman Suozzi voted for going forward to impeach the President of the United States. Congressman Suozzi was voted into office in November 2018 over Dan DeBono winning the district by 9 points. Today Adam Schiff lied to the American people in a congressional hearing. […]

Harborfields School District Teachers and Staff Prepare for New School Year

September 26, 2019 4:05 pm Comments Off

Harborfields teachers and staff prepare for new school year

There wasn’t a parking space to be had at Harborfields High School on Sept. 3, 2019 as staff, teachers and administrators filed into the auditorium for Superintendent’s Conference Day.
To kick the morning off, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Rory Manning introduced and welcomed eight new district administrators, […]

Northport School District Celebrates “New Beginnings”

September 26, 2019 3:49 pm Comments Off

Northport celebrates “New Beginnings”

Eric Meyerowitz walked the halls of Northport High School for what he thought would be the last time back in 2006 as the class valedictorian. When he tossed his cap in the air signifying the end of his high school career, little did he know that he would return 13 years later […]

Huntington Denounces Anti-Semitic Graffiti at Sunshine Acres Park in Commack

September 26, 2019 3:40 pm Comments Off

Town Urges Residents to Stay Vigilant, Report Suspicious Activity to Public Safety and Suspected Instances of Hate to Anti-Bias Task Force

On Tuesday, September 3, 2091 the Town of Huntington denounced the painted anti-Semitic graffiti vandals left at Sunshine Acres Park on Townline Road in Commack over the holiday weekend and urged residents to report suspicious […]